Locals in one rural town are lining up in a pub car park to receive free bottled water, as parts of country Australia get a reprieve from an intense heatwave.
Home price growth picked up in January, but results were mixed across the capital cities, with one jurisdiction leading the way on rental affordability.
An uncertain global trade environment and the possibility of an El Nino will keep the local agricultural sector alert despite an otherwise promising outlook.
Millions of Australians will wake to cooler conditions on Wednesday after a day of record-breaking heat, though not everyone will escape the scorching temperatures.
Dubbo recorded its hottest January day on Monday, while on Tuesday Melbourne is expected to suffer through its hottest day since the devastating Black Saturday bushfires with firefighters in multiple states on high alert.
More than a decade after a rural woman started a charity by sharing her story of alcohol addiction, a movement to reframe boozy bush culture is in high demand.
Australia's top country musicians are aware of the threat posed by generative AI, but many believe the technology could never harness the essence of the genre.
Hearing problems can affect a child's ability to listen, learn and build important skills at school, and Indigenous children are at higher risk of ear issues.
A native plant species has been rediscovered decades after it was presumed extinct, highlighting the power of citizen science data in research and conservation.
